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Author: Harry McBain

GRASSROOTS football social media has exploded with an outpouring of appreciation for a volunteer referee named Percy, who is still going strong in the centre circle aged 87.
BA Sports Journalism / News / Uncategorized

87 year old grassroots referee becomes internet sensation overnight

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 - by Harry McBain

Grassroots football social media has exploded with an outpouring of appreciation for a volunteer referee named Percy, who is still going strong in the centre circle aged 87.

87 year old grassroots referee becomes internet sensation overnight Read More
BA Sports Journalism / News

West Ham sack Graham Potter with former manager tipped to take over.

September 27, 2025October 1, 2025 - by Harry McBain

Premier League strugglers West Ham have parted company with Graham Potter after a poor start to the season, with just three points after five games.

West Ham sack Graham Potter with former manager tipped to take over. Read More
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EXCLUSIVE: Former Crawley manager John Yems reveals mental health struggle during FA ban

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 - by Harry McBain

Former Crawley Town manager John Yems has revealed in an exclusive interview with Solent Sports News that he has struggled with his mental health during his FA suspension after facing allegations of racist language back in 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Former Crawley manager John Yems reveals mental health struggle during FA ban Read More
BA Sports Journalism / Video Bulletins

14:30 Solent Sports News Bulletin

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 - by Harry McBain

Cody Deadman brings you the Solent Sports News headlines for Tuesday 25th March 2025.

14:30 Solent Sports News Bulletin Read More
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Top FIVE Craziest Mascots in Global Football!

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 - by Harry McBain

In a day out at the football, families often enjoy running down to the side of the pitch so that the children can get their photos taken with the club mascot.

Top FIVE Craziest Mascots in Global Football! Read More
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AI PREDICTS: Where are Southampton FC in the year 2030?

March 25, 2025 - by Harry McBain

ChatGPT delves into the future to predict where Southampton FC will be in the 2029/30 season.

AI PREDICTS: Where are Southampton FC in the year 2030? Read More
BA Sports Journalism

What are the top SIX strangest football club nicknames!

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 - by Harry McBain

Find out what are our six picks are
for the strangest nicknames for football clubs around the world.

What are the top SIX strangest football club nicknames! Read More
BA Sports Journalism

The WORST Premier League team ever: Southampton or Derby County?

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 - by Harry McBain

Derby County may currently be the worst ever club to play in the Premier League but Southampton may just take the crown.

The WORST Premier League team ever: Southampton or Derby County? Read More
2012 Team GB Olympic Manager Stuart Pearce
BA Sports Journalism

2012 Team GB Olympic Football Squad: Where are they now?

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 - by Harry McBain

This Summer will be 13 years since the historic London Olympics, so we have taken a look back at some of the last Team GB football team
and where they are now.

2012 Team GB Olympic Football Squad: Where are they now? Read More
Frank Lampard at Pride Park
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Coventry boss Lampard left feeling blue after Derby defeat.

March 12, 2025November 22, 2025 - by Harry McBain

Derby County ruined former boss Frank Lampard’s fairy-tale return to Pride Park, in his first visit as an opposition manager, as they beat Coventry City 2-0.

Coventry boss Lampard left feeling blue after Derby defeat. Read More

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